The Florida Supreme Court rejected the challenging of the gaming compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe. Their decision didn’t address if online Florida sports betting violates the state constitution, opening the door for petitioners to file a constitutional challenge. Legal expert Daniel Wallach … Read more
A Minnesota sports betting bill was amended in committee to prohibit live betting. Senator Matt Klein’s bill MN SF 1949 carried over from the 2023 session but took on major changes, most notably the banning of in-game wagering. Resistance from the Minnesota horse racing industry … Read more
Daniel Wallach, a Florida gaming law attorney, filed an amicus curiae brief that challenges the validity of the Seminole Tribe’s sports betting compact. The brief supports West Flagler’s writ of certiorari and encourages the Supreme Court of the United States to reevaluate the case. Wallach … Read more
Two Alabama sports betting bills (HB 151 and HB 152) passed in the House on Thursday and advanced to the Senate. HB 151 and HB 152 would legalize sports betting, casinos, and add a lottery to Alabama. Fiscal estimates show between $935.6 million and $1.2 … Read more
West Flagler is challenging the legality of Florida sports betting with the US Supreme Court. They propose three questions for the US Supreme Court to consider. West Flagler claims the Florida Gaming Compact violates the Florida Constitution and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. … Read more
The House Economic Development Committee approved a Hawaii sports betting bill on Wednesday. Hawaii House Bill 2765 would regulate sports betting in Hawaii if successful. Key amendments to the bill made the minimum betting age 18 years old and changed where tax funds would go. … Read more
The Mississippi House convincingly passed an online sports betting bill on Thursday that would expand sports betting outside of casino property. Mississippi House Bill 774, also known as the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, now heads to the Mississippi Senate for approval. The Magnolia State … Read more
The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 386 by a vote of 35-15, advancing the sports betting bill to the House. However, a key amendment to GA SB 386 requires a constitutional amendment that would bring Georgia sports betting to voter decision. Many Georgia senators support … Read more
Efforts to get a California sports betting initiative on the 2024 ballot stopped due to tribal opposition. Proponents of the initiative wanted to gain signatures in support, but never collected a single one. Regulated California sports betting hopes are dead for 2024 and the foreseeable … Read more
Senate Bill 124 would eliminate the current prohibition on in-state college sports betting. The bill must be passed before Virginia’s legislative session ends on March 9. Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg, the bill’s sponsor, believes most will fear pressure put on Virginia athletes. RICHMOND, Va. – A … Read more
Vermont launched online sports betting on Thursday. DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel are the three sports betting operators in the state. Vermont expects to earn up to $7 million in their first full year of operation. MONTPELIER, Vt. – Online sports betting went live in the … Read more
Georgia Senate Bill 172, which would regulate and tax sports betting in the state, advanced to the full Senate for debate. Two other Georgia Senators plan to introduce constitutional amendments with sports betting included. Despite plenty of bills in circulation, it’s doubtful any will win … Read more